Some HPU students learned, on Oct. 4, how expensive it can
be to park illegally as four motorcycles were towed from Chaplain
Lane, between the Blaisdell Hotel and the FS building. Since
then at least three more motorists have suffered the same consequences.

Students maybe confused by the sign in front of the bike racks
stating, “Bike Parking,” but according to HPD officers J.Park
and D.Miyashiro, that sign refers only to vehicles with a sticker
license such as bicycles and mopeds. The Chaplain Lane sign
stating “No Parking” refers to vehicles with hard license plates
such as motorcycles and cars.

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HPD Officer Park says there is no parking of vehicles with
hard license plates on Chaplain Lane because “It is considered
a fire lane.” He also said, “first a citation is issued, and
if the driver doesn’t come within 5 to 10 minutes, then we will
tow it.”

Illegally parking on Chaplain Lane can be expensive. The fine
is $45 if paid within the first 15 days. After that it increases
to $70.

If the vehicles are towed, the owner can plan on another large
hole in their wallet: $65 plus an additional charge of $6.50
for each mile the tow truck drives.

The HPD officers suggested metered parking on the streets,
and reminded students that three motorcycles can fit into one
stall.

HPD Officers will be monitoring Chaplain Lane for the next
two weeks and sporadically thereafter.

HPD Officer Park said, “We feel for the students, knowing there’s
not a lot of parking around here, but we still have to enforce
the law.”